overindulge

(ōˌvər-ĭn-dŭljˈ)

verb o·ver·in·dulged, o·ver·in·dulg·ing, o·ver·in·dulg·es
verb, transitive
  1. To indulge (a desire, craving, or habit) to excess: overindulging a fondness for chocolate.
  2. To indulge (a person) excessively: overindulges his children.
verb, intransitive
To indulge in something to excess.

Related Forms:

  • oˌver·in·dulˈgence noun
  • oˌver·in·dulˈgent adjective
  • oˌver·in·dulˈgent·ly adverb

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